Labor Protest

Former employees accuse restaurant of poor labor practices

Workers say they were underpaid and overworked, management denies wrongdoing.

By Chelsea Lo | Feb 11 03:32 am ET

Owner of Ollie’s, Tomo pays record sum in labor dispute

Disputes over labor practices at local restaurants, such as Ollie’s and the now-closed Tomo, came to a halt on Wednesday when the New York State Department of Labor called out owner Tsu Yue Wang on his unfair treatment of employees. Wang agreed to pay a grand total of $2.3 million to the over 800 workers he wronged.

By Betsy Morais | Mar 23 01:21 am ET

Tomo Workers Protest Labor Practices

Protesters rallied against unfair labor practices outside Tomo Sushi and Sake Bar on 110th and Broadway Tuesday afternoon. The demonstration raised suspicion about the restaurant’s decision to permanently shut its doors this Sunday.

By Sam Levin | Feb 13 05:20 am ET

Ollie’s Posts Labor Notices As Protests Continue

After months of employee protests against Ollie’s restaurant, labor notices detailing wage procedures have appeared on the wall of the 116th Street branch of the eatery.

By Shane Ferro | Dec 10 03:52 am ET

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